Sheutiapik resigns as Pauktuutit president

"I have submitted my resignation to move on with a new chapter in my life”

NUNATSIAQ NEWS

Elisapee Sheutiapik has resigned as president of Pauktuutit. (PHOTO COURTESY OF PAUKTUUTIT)

Elisapee Sheutiapik is stepping down as president of Canada’s national Inuit women’s organization, Pauktuutit.

In a Sept. 24 news release, the former mayor of Iqaluit and co-owner of popular coffee shop, the Grind and Brew, said she’s “greatly enjoyed the opportunity to contribute to the direction and growth of Pauktuutit.”

“But I have submitted my resignation to move on with a new chapter in my life,” Sheutiapik said.

Sheutiapik pointed out highlights during her three-year tenure as president, which included developing a 10-year strategic plan to tackle issues such as violence and abuse prevention, health, and socio-economic development.